The Aerospace and defence sector is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by emerging threats, geopolitical risk, and accelerating technological innovation. From achieving net zero in commercial aviation to delivering next-generation defence capabilities, organisations must balance mission-critical delivery with increasing complexity and scrutiny. At Strategy&, we help clients navigate this dynamic landscape by supporting modernisation, improving resilience, and unlocking value across aerospace, defence, security, and space. Our work spans the full lifecycle of systems and platforms, from concept and strategy to operations and sustainment.
Our expertise
>100 consulting and diligence efforts across the industry
Aerospace
The aerospace industry is navigating a critical period of change. Challenges such as decarbonisation, supply chain disruption, and regulatory scrutiny are intersecting with major shifts in technology and customer demand. Sustainable aviation, advanced manufacturing, and digital engineering are central to the sector’s future. Strategy& enables clients to adapt to market shifts and accelerate growth through:
- Sustainability: Developing pathways to net zero through sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), electrification, and green design principles
- Digital transformation: Enabling efficiencies through smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and digital twin deployment
- Strategic growth: Supporting market expansion, diversification, and innovation strategy across civil and defence aerospace
Defence
Modern defence forces must adapt rapidly to evolving threats, constrained budgets, and increasing expectations for technological integration and interoperability. Balancing readiness with agility is a core challenge. Strategy& delivers end-to-end support to organisations in this sector, enabling adaptation and growth through:
- Capability development: Defining and delivering future force structures and defence procurement strategies
- Procurement reform: Streamlining acquisition and improving value-for-money in major equipment and services contracts
- Organisational transformation: Restructuring defence agencies and commands to support agility, accountability, and delivery
Security
The security landscape is shaped by hybrid threats, digital risk, and growing demands on civil protection and emergency preparedness. National resilience and critical infrastructure security are increasingly central concerns. Strategy& supports security clients through:
- Threat assessment and planning: Supporting risk modelling, crisis preparedness, and national security strategies
- Cybersecurity strategy: Designing and implementing cyber operating models and cyber incident response capabilities
- Public sector transformation: Helping government agencies enhance security delivery through new technologies and integrated systems
Space
The space sector is transitioning from state-led exploration to a mixed model driven by commercial innovation and strategic competition. Growth in satellite applications, launch services, and space-based intelligence offers new opportunities and challenges. Strategy& helps space companies evolve and thrive with solutions like:
- Market and mission strategy: Supporting commercial, civil, and military space programmes in defining value, capability, and positioning
- Innovation and ecosystem design: Facilitating public-private partnerships and scaling new entrants across the space value chain
- Policy and regulation: Navigating evolving space governance frameworks and national space strategies
How we help clients
Strategy& delivers tailored, end-to-end support for Aerospace & Defence clients through:
- Customer Strategy
- Deals Strategy
- Digital Strategy
- Fit for Growth
- Operations Strategy
- Technology Strategy
Customer Strategy
Supporting defence procurement and commercial innovation, including advanced air mobility, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and next-gen platform development.
Deals Strategy
Advising on M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships in areas such as C4ISR, cyber resilience, and smart manufacturing.
Digital Strategy
Embedding AI, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technologies to transform engineering programmes and improve operational efficiency.
Fit for Growth
Enhancing operational models across MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and capability delivery to improve performance and scalability.
Operations Strategy
Optimising supply chains and accelerating transformation delivery across manufacturing, sustainment, and logistics functions.
Technology Strategy
Leveraging smart manufacturing and digital engineering solutions to drive innovation and reduce lifecycle costs.
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